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Why I Like Thrift Stores – 1950s Style Jacket
I've had this jacket for a while, and it always gets worn especially in the fall. It had been too big, but now fits me again so I was happy to pull it out and make use of it this… Continue reading
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A Hair Trim
A little while ago, I got my hair trimmed. As always, it felt different afterwards because of how long it had gotten previously, and also because this time I got it cut a little shorter than my previous trim, so… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Vibrant Teal Earrings
These colorful teal and glass pearl earrings are Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, half price for one week only – slashed from $8. Continue reading
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Vintage Slip with Nursing Alterations
This pattern has been my go-to slip pattern for years. It's so simple. The darts and princess side seams keep it fitted but there's enough ease that it can pull over my head even with a cotton fabric that doesn't… Continue reading
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Item of the Week + a Half Dozen New Listings
Item of the Week in my Etsy shop this time is a pattern pdf download for a lovely lined and beaded crochet purse – half price for one week only! Slashed from $3. Also, there are some brand new listings… Continue reading
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Sewing Plans & Eagerness
Since Davy's birth, I have been itching to get back to sewing (not that I have a lot of time to sew now…). I sorted through my closet, taking the opportunity both to switch out my summer clothes for fall/winter… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Vintage Children’s Book
Item of the week in my Etsy shop is this vintage hardcover illustrated children's book, half price for one week only – slashed from $10. Continue reading
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With the Best of Intentions…
This week I had planned to make and blog about a slip made from a vintage sewing pattern, with alterations for nursing. But the best of intentions don't always come to fruition when something more important happens! In this case,… Continue reading
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Caramel & Daisy Version of 1930s Transitional Dress
One last maternity make… Earlier this year I tried out this waistless 1930s pattern because I didn't want to make something I would grow out of right away, thus wasting my sewing time. Now at the other end of… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Crochet Afghan Quilt Pattern Download
The pattern PDF for this crocheted quilt style afghan is Item of the Week in my Etsy shop, at half price for one week – slashed from $7 per download. Continue reading
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